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Genealogy

Genealogical databases, websites, and bibliographies to aid users in the pursuit of their family history and origins.

Genealogy — A Guide in the Pursuit of Family History and Origins

family tree logoThis Genealogy Guide provides genealogical databases, websites, and bibliographies to aid users in the pursuit of their family history and origins.

In addition to this guide, many genealogical resources can be found in The Virginia Room, located on the second floor of the City of Fairfax Regional Library. The Virginia Room contains genealogical print holdings and online databases for almost all 50 states in addition to many countries.

Contact The Virginia Room for genealogical assistance.

The Genealogy Guide Is Intended For

  • Researchers looking for genealogy databases
  • Family historians researching their ancestors
  • Genealogists seeking resources by ethnicity
  • Anyone who is interested in tracing their family history.

Genealogy Library Events

Fairfax Genealogy Society's German Special Interest Group

German geneology topics. Adults. …

Date:
Monday, Sep 20, 2021
Time:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
Pohick Meeting Room 1, Pohick Meeting Room 2 , Pohick Meeting Room 1, Pohick Meeting Room 2
Categories:

Preservation Day - Collecting and Preserving Your Family History

Preservationists from the Washington, DC, area will present best practices for collecting and preserving stories and objects from your family history. At 10:30AM a speaker from the Washington Conse…

Date:
Saturday, Oct 16, 2021
Time:
10:30am - 11:30am
Location:
George Mason Meeting Room, George Mason Meeting Room
Categories:
Lecture/Workshop Technology

Fairfax Genealogy Society's German Special Interest Group

German geneology topics. Adults. …

Date:
Monday, Oct 18, 2021
Time:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
Pohick Meeting Room 1, Pohick Meeting Room 2 , Pohick Meeting Room 1, Pohick Meeting Room 2
Categories:

Databases for Genealogy Research

 
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